Chaaya flailed her arms at the approaching car and Veer Singh stopped. He opened the door and Chaaya got in,
“What are you doing here early morning Chaaya?”
“It is a long story. I am sorry to be a bother but can you drop me at the palace?”
Veer Singh nodded and said, “Yes, I am going to the palace.”
Where was he coming from this early? Chaaya speculated and why did she get this feeling that Veer Singh was not surprised to see her. In silence, they rode back to the palace. Both deep in thoughts. As soon as they reached their destination, Veer Singh asked her, “'Chaaya what happened? Why were you stranded there?”
“I lost my way. I was at the fort last night trying to sketch but got stranded.” She lied, not sure of whom to trust in the family now. Veer Singh frowned. He clearly did not b
